§ 24. Mr. Langasked the Secretary of State for War if he will arrange, in the event of the death of a soldier away from home, for an escort of at least one soldier when the body is taken home for burial.
§ Mr. BellengerAt present, if the next-of-kin so desire and arrangements can be made, commanding officers may allow one or two friends of the soldier to attend the funeral, at private expense.
§ Mr. LangIf that is so, why is nothing of that said on the telegram which is sent about funeral arrangements, the price of the coffin and things of that sort?
§ Mr. BellengerI do not think the telegram could say that, but I will certainly look into the matter to see whether it is possible to inform the next-of-kin that these arrangements can be made.
§ Dr. MorganHow old was this soldier; and was there any connection between the first illness and the second illness, which obviously caused his death?
§ Mr. BellengerI think my hon. Friend is referring to a previous Question; this deals with a general principle.